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Dr. Sheik Imrhan

Dr. Sheik Imrhan

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Associate Professor

Graduate Advisor for M.S. Industrial Engineering and Ph.D. Industrial Engineering

Office: Woolf Hall, 420 Q
Email: imrhan@uta.edu

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Education
Ph.D. Industrial Engineering, Texas Tech University, 1984
M.S. Industrial Engineering, University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, 1981
M.S. Applied Statistics, University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, 1981
PGDip Education, University of Guyana, 1975
B.S. Chemistry, University of Guyana, 1973

Experience
1987-Present Associate Professor, The University of Texas at Arlington
1984-1987 Assistant Professor, Louisiana Tech University
1984 (Jan.)-1984 (Aug.) Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa
1979-1984 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant, Tutoring Services, Texas Tech University and University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa
1976-1979 High School Master, Grand Turk High School, Turks & Caicos Islands
1975 Chemist/Shift Manager, Guyana Sugar Corp., Guyana
1968-1975 High School Master, Various Schools, Guyana

Research Interests

Assessment of physical overexertion of people at work and the development of data necessary for the design of equipment, jobs, and the environment for enhancing safety, health and productivity. Specific emphasis placed on empirical laboratory and field experiments for evaluating physical strength and anthropometry for manual work. Physical overexertion areas focuses on cumulative trauma disorders and injuries.

Professional Activities

  • Member of editorial board, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics (1997-2005) - reviewed approximately 15 papers in the last 5 years
  • Consulting Editor, International Journal of Industrial Engineering (1997-2010)
  • Guest referee for Applied Ergonomics (1997-Present) - reviewed 7 papers in the last 5 years
  • Guest referee for Ergonomics (1997-Present) - reviewed 4 papers in the last 5 years
  • Chaired paper sessions at the annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Research Conferences
  • Institute of Industrial Engineers - Senior Member
  • Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors - Registered Member

Selected Publications

Journal Papers
  • Imrhan, S.N. and Mandahawi, N. (2010). Handgrip Prediction Models for Children, Adults and the Elderly, Journal of Human Ergology.
  • Imrhan, S.N., Sarder, MD, and Mandahawi, N. (2009). Hand anthropometry in Bangladeshis living in America and comparison with other populations. Ergonomics, 52(8), 987-988.
  • Mandahawi, N., Imrhan, S.N. Al-Shobaki, S. and Sarder, B. (2008). Hand anthropometry survey for the Jordanian population, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 38 (11-12), 966-976.
  • Sarder, MD, Imrhan, S.N. and Mandahawi, N. (2006). Ergonomic workplace evaluation of an Asian garment-factory, Journal of Human Ergology, 35, 45-51.
  • Imrhan, S.N. (2006). Two-handed static grip strengths in males: the influence of grip width. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 31, 303-311.
  • Imrhan, S.N, Sanguino, J. and Mandahawi, N. (2008). An Investigation of Physical Strains from Restaurant Waiting Job. XXth Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Chicago, June.
  • Imrhan, S.N. (1994). "Muscular strength in the elderly - Implications for ergonomic designs." International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 13, 125-138.
  • Imrhan, S. N. (1992). "Equipment design for maintenance. Part II: Scientific basis for guidelines." International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 10, 45-52.
  • Imrhan, S. N. (1992). "Equipment design for maintenance. Part I: Guidelines for the practitioner."International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 10, 35-43.
  • Imrhan, S. N. (1988). "Age-related Differences in Injuries in the Home." Trends in Ergonomics/Human Factors V, Elsevier Science Publisher, 683-687.
  • Imrhan, S. N. (1990). "Cumulative Trauma Disorders in Glass Manufacturing Operations - A Case Study." Advances in Industrial Ergonomics and Safety II, Taylor and Francis, 237-243.
  • Imrhan, S. N. (1991). "Safety in the Office from Musculoskeletal Stress - VDT Workplace Design." Proceedings of the Tenth International System Safety Conference, Dallas, TX, July 1991, 6:2-3-1 - 6:2-3-8.
  • Imrhan, S.N., Brown, M.J. and Mandahawi, N. (2005). Finger pinch torques on small handles. Proceedings of the XIX Annual International Ergonomics and Safety Conference, 2005, Las Vegas Nevada, CD-ROM, Lockhart, T. and Fernandez, J.E. (eds.), pp. 172-175.
Books
  • Imrhan, S.N. (2000). "Preventing Aches and Pains in the Computer Workplace." Authorhouse.com (210 pages). Revision of: Imrhan, S.N. (1996). "Help! My Computer is Killing Me: Preventing Aches and Pains in the Computer Workplace." Taylor Publishers, Dallas, TX. (208 pages).
  • Hayes, D.J., Hocken, R.J., Imrhan, S.N., Scott, R.G. and Wowk, V. (1993). "Getting to Precision: What Manufacturing Managers need to Know." Published by the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, Inc., Ann arbor, MI. (147 pages).
Book Chapters
  • Imrhan, S.N. (1997). "Push-pull force limits." In W. Marras and W. Karwowski (Eds.). Handbook of Industrial Ergonomics, CRC Press, Inc. Boca Raton, FL.
  • Imrhan, S.N. (1997). "Gripping, Pinching and Squeezing." Handbook of Biomechanics in Ergonomics, Taylor and Francis.
  • Imrhan, S.N. (1995). "Task Analysis and Decomposition: Physical Components." In E. Borzino (Ed..): Biomedical Engineering Handbook, Chapter 148, pp. 2249-2261, CRC Press, Inc. Boca Raton, FL.
  • Imrhan, S. N. (1991). "Workspace Design for Maintenance." In A. Mital and W. Karwowski (Eds.): Workspace, Equipment and Tool Design, Chapter 6, pp. 149-174, Elsevier Publishers, the Netherlands.
  • Imrhan, S.N. (2001). "Pushing and Pulling Strengths." In W. Karwowski (ed.): International Encyclopedia of Ergonomics and Human Factors, Taylor and Francis, Vol. 1, pp. 317- 319.
  • Imrhan, S.N. (2001). "Force Exertion: Pinching Characteristics and Strengths." In W.Karwowski (ed.): International Encyclopedia of Ergonomics and Human Factors, Taylor and Francis, Vol. 1, pp. 223-225.
  • Imrhan, S.N. (2001). "Handgrip Characteristics and Strengths." In W. Karwowski (ed.): International Encyclopedia of Ergonomics and Human Factors, Taylor and Francis, Vol. 1, pp. 252-254.
  • Imrhan, S.N. (2001). "Physical Strength in the Older Population," In W. Karwowski (ed.): International Encyclopedia of Ergonomics and Human Factors, Taylor and Francis, Vol. 1, pp. 282-284.